Description of organization of mess hall workers in Manzanar
This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead …
Reflections; inaccuracies in the movie "Farewell to Manzanar"
This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily …
Remembering the "Manzanar riot": "it was worrisome"
This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing …
First impressions of Manzanar, California: "it was so depressing"
This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead …
Postwar activities with the National Park Service in helping to preserve the Manzanar site
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Nisei male. Born June 28, 1922, in San Jose, California. As a teenager, moved with family to West Los Angeles, where father was a gardener. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. While in camp, Jack volunteered to work with the orphans at the Manzanar Children's Village, and also helped to establish …
Term paper by Helen Kusuda for period III Social Problems class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Helen pursued stenography and secretarial work in junior high as she was fascinated by typing. Although fond of typing, Helen switched her major to Cosmology after taking a Home Economics course. She then …
White female. Born July 8, 1930, in Fullerton, California. Grew up in Bishop, California. Remembers vising the Manzanar concentration camp, California, during World War II.
Nisei male. Born November 18, 1923, on Terminal Island, California. Grew up on Terminal Island, where father was part of the large Japanese American fishing community. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. While at Manzanar, joined the irrigation crew and took expeditons out in the hills surrounding camp to …
Nisei male. Born August 11, 1936, in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in the Los Angeles area. During World War II, was removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Granada (Amache) concentration camp, Colorado. After leaving camp, returned to California and became involved in numerous civil rights organizations and movements postwar. Founded the …
Selected article titles: "Myer Welcomes Facilities, Resources of Interior Dept." (p. 1), "WRA to Continue Without Change" (p. 1), "Apts. to Manzanar People Assigned" (p. 1), "Gov't to Continue Efforts to Reunite Those Interned" (p. 1), "Statement on Transfer of WRA Issued by White House" (p. 3), "Present WRA Program to be Continued -- Ickes" (p. …
Selected article titles: "Hospitality Committee is Organized in New England" (p. 1), "Myer Talks Tonight" (p. 1), "More Civil Service Exams to Be Given in Project" (p. 1), "Manzanar Has Jr. College" (p. 1), "Four-Week Period Mess Hall Judgings Given" (p. 1), "Advisory Committee: Avoid Starting New "Little Tokios" in Relocating" (p. 2), "Speeches Made in …
Selected article titles: "Manzanar Nisei Send Petition To President Asking Overseas War Combat Duty, Says Nash" (p. 1), "Army Announces New Evacuee Movements to Idaho, Wyoming" (p. 1), "Military Regulations Relaxed as Family Attends Seattle Funeral" (p. 2), "Fair Play Group Contributes to Test Case Fund" (p. 3), "Mexico to Intern Citizens of Japan Living on …
Selected article titles: "Report from Anzio Reveals Nisei Heroism" (p. 1), "First Nisei Civilian Since Evacuation Visits Lodi Area" (p. 1), "U.S. Supreme Court Grants Request to Consider Endo Test Case on WRA Detention" (p. 1), "Federal Grand Jury Indicts Three Amache Women for Alleged Aid to Nazi Prisoners" (p. 2), "Segregation Program Completed at Hunt …
Selected article titles: "Drug problem on campus: Dorsey High's March 26 Incident" (p. 1), "Asians picket San Diego High production of 'King and I' play" (p. 1), "Californians becoming oblivious to race difference in election" (p. 1), "500 Sansei win California state scholarship award" (p. 1), "JACL represented at American Immigration and Citizenship confab" (p. 2), …
The telegram indicates Harry B. Wells need to submit a medical examination form 2413 immediately to finalize his position with the Civil Service Commission at Manzanar. Sent by: Vaugh B. Ferguson. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9050. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0050
Letter from Roy Nash and Leon C. High to Harry B. Wells indicating a number of forms need to be filled out to finalize Mr. Wells' appointment as a teacher at Manzanar. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9066. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0066
Log of books checked out by four students in Period 1, 10-L History taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School. The last book is listed as Classic Myths in English Literature. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9920. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0920
Memorandum from Genevevie W. Carter, Superintendent of Education to all teachers regarding having outside speakers at "Manzanar War Relocation Project" in the classroom. It outlines new procedures the assist in the process. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9901. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0901
Program for the flower festival at Manzanar Incarceration Camp on April 4, 1943. Includes a program, Glory to the Buddha, and illustration of a flowering tree, also contains a Japanese translation. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9073. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0073
Letter from Harry Bentley Wells to Genevieve W. Carter requesting he be considered for promotion to the vacant position of Acting Assistant Principal of the Manzanar Secondary School, sent on January 14, 1943. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9090. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0090
Photograph of Dr. Morse and Christine Little with their two sons and the family dog as they are getting ready to depart Manzanar incarceration camp. Behind them is a car, utility pole, several buildings and the Inyo mountains. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0470
Photograph of the guard tower on the northwest corner of Manzanar with Sierra Nevada in the background. The photograph is taken from outside of the camp boundaries. The floodlight and accompanying power lines can also be seen. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0135
Photograph of a display of handmade clothing created by Mrs. N. Itokawa at Manzanar. The clothing includes blouses, dresses and jackets as well as table linens. There are four figurines on the center of the table wearing bridal clothing. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0107
Photograph of four hospital staff standing in front of a utility pole with the Sierra Nevada in the background at Manzanar incarceration camp. The corner and front steps of a building can be seen on the right side. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0323